After Concordia

There are excellent employment opportunities for educators and coaches in K-12 school systems. Concordia-trained coaches have outstanding reputations in the region.

Some students choose to use the major as a springboard for employment in a variety of interesting careers. One recent graduate is in sports marketing at Duke University, another works in sports information at Ohio State University. Yet another graduate is an Air Force officer who heads up a response team to biologic terrorism.

Featured Profiles

Nick Birchem '09

Physical Education and Health Teacher in Hawley, Minn.

Physical Education and Health Education Major; Coaching Minor

I experienced several different teaching settings while at Concordia via class visits, clinical hours, and student teaching. It was very beneficial to see how different teachers and different schools operate in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Kaylee Jaeger '10

Physical Education Teacher, Ellen Hopkins Elementary in Moorhead

Physical Education and Health Education Major

I loved my health education classes at Concordia. The classes were always filled with engaging conversation and debate. Our assignments weren't always traditional and they pushed the envelope for independent self-directed learning.

Jeff Bakke '10

Athletic Director, International School of Stavanger, Norway

Physical Education and Health Education Major

I had a fantastic experience student teaching and I received great feedback during my observations. My professors were incredibly helpful and showed a genuine concern for my progress. I developed great relationships with them and I still keep in touch today.

Sarah Peterson '11

Occupational Therapist at North Memorial Medical Center

Physical Education and Health Education Major

I had such a positive experience in the physical education and health department at Concordia. The thing I appreciated most was that my professors knew me by name and always had an open door policy. My education was largely based off of active learning techniques and it was incredible to be surrounded by students with similar passions as my own. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive career-oriented environment.